A surface mount near infrared (IR-A) 1.2V narrow beam LED. Compact size. Suitable for applications such as: office automation and AV equipment, home appliances, measuring equipment, tooling machines, computers, telecommunications equipment and ATM touch panels.
| Type | IR LED |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 1.2V |
| Forward Current | 50mA |
| Lens Type | Water clear |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +85°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -30°C |
| Radiant Intensity | 9.5mW/sr |
| Size | 1.5mm |
| Spectral Bandwidth | 45nm |
| Spectral Wavelength | 940nm |
| Viewing Angle | 10° |
Q. Would this be suitable for creating a through beam detection device? I need to be able to detect from up to 5 meters away
A. Hi Dimitri. Thank you for your question. Looking at the data sheet's graph it appears this has an effective range of approximately 1m.
